Cybersecurity GRC Senior Officer

About the role

We are seeking a Cybersecurity Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Senior Officer to strengthen our security program in Riyadh. The role will lead the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, risk assessments and compliance activities across the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain cybersecurity policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct cybersecurity risk assessments and gap analyses.
• Monitor cybersecurity controls and recommend improvements.
• Support compliance with frameworks, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align initiatives with business objectives.
• Assist with cybersecurity audits, compliance reviews and incident response.
• Deliver cybersecurity awareness and training activities.
• Stay updated on emerging risks, regulations and best practices.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in cybersecurity GRC, risk or compliance.
• Good knowledge of NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks.
• Experience in risk assessments, gap analysis, controls and compliance audits.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CISA are a plus.

Required skills

• NIST framework
• ISO 27001